Only Financial Factor Prevents Turkey from Recognizing Armenian Genocide?October 12, 2006 - 15:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish experts, who wished to remain unknown underscore that in the matter of recognition of the Armenian Genocide not only the political, legal and moral aspect, but first of all the financial and economic ones are important to Ankara. «We could theoretically recognize the genocide as an act committed even before the creation of the contemporary Turkish Republic. If it is the case Armenians will lay suits on material compensations and we will be ruined,» this opinion is currently widely spread in the public and political circles of Turkey, reports Vremya Novostey. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |